Augustus vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augustus

Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

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Augustus Rank #409

Lucian Rank #486

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Augustus or Lucian more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Lucian mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Augustus and Lucian boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.